Thi s from the NRA…

As we reported last week, every gun owner concerned about the future of our Right to Keep and Bear Arms should be aware that the United Nations and the global gun eradication movement are attempting  to eliminate our Second Amendment freedoms by drafting a U.N. Arms Trade Treaty.  This treaty would cover tanks, helicopters, and other heavy weapons but could also include civilian rifles, shotguns and handguns.  The treaty’s language will be finalized by the U.N. this July during a four week conference. Read more

The Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters to apply for their Michigan elk and bear hunting licenses now through June 1.  Hunters may apply online at www.michigan.gov/huntdrawings or at any retail license agent. Read more

Tampa, Fla. – Adding to its ongoing support of special operations forces (SOF), GLOCK, Inc. made a $100,000 donation yesterday to the Special Operations Warrior Foundation (SOWF) during the Special Operations Forces Industry Conference (SOFIC) held in Tampa, Fla. The money will be used to directly support the families of fallen and wounded Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps special operations personnel. The donation was made during a special presentation at the GLOCK exhibition booth at the Tampa Convention Center. Read more

The Department of Natural Resources has reported (as of 10 p.m. Thursday) on the fire that is currently burning explosively in the Two Hearted Zone Dispatch Area of the DNR’s Newberry Management Unit in Luce County. Fire behavior has been a fast-running crowning incident that has consumed an estimated 9,526 acres. Read more

GW:  Man, there’s some good fishing in this neighborhood!

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources will mark the opening of the new Crystal Lake boating access site in Frankfort (Benzie County) with a dedication ceremony at 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 7, at the site, 5572 Mollineaux Road. Read more

GW:  This sounds like it could be a lot of fun!

If thoughts of camping conjure up warm childhood memories of summer, the Department of Natural Resources invites folks to visit P.J. Hoffmaster State Park’s vintage camper gathering and open house from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 9. Read more

A fire in the Seney National Wildlife Refuge (Schoolcraft County) is threatening to burn across the refuge’s northern boundary onto state-managed land. The last known size of the fire is 3,220 acres and containment is estimated at 65 percent at this time. Presently, there are no structures threatened by the fire. There have been no injuries or accidents related to this fire. Read more